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WL66 GKE

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,525 mi
Last recorded38,525 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL66 GKE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 38,525 miles

Nearside Front Door Glass Stuck in the Up Position

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Track Arm Bush Movement and Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 38,506 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working In Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Door Glass Stuck in the Up Position

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Track Arm Bush Movement and Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 24 Oct 2024 37,714 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge and on 2 mm both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 34,177 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 29,422 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 23,931 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 16,399 miles

Rear Nail in tyre both sides ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing highly cracked both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 10,588 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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WL66 GKE is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 43,833 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL66 GKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WL66 GKE registered?

WL66 GKE is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 September 2016.

Is WL66 GKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL66 GKE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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